Data Center Network Engineer, Foundation & Automation

Meta; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Edge & Network Services team seeks a Network Engineer to design, build, and optimize data center infrastructure. You will work on fiber connectivity, cabling, and BMS integration, while applying automation to improve efficiency and reliability.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration across design, construction, and software teams, with travel up to 30% as needed. The position requires 7+ years in large-scale data center networks, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and experience leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optics and industry standards.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large data center projects.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and optical transport.

Responsibilities

• Support data center construction and network deployment across greenfield sites and retrofits.
• Collaborate with design teams to generate network infrastructure design packages for deployment.
• Act as SME for physical infrastructure, building management system, and data center networks.
• Partner with software teams to reflect design intent in Fiber Infrastructure Management tools.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization, and automation in data centers.
• Perform site visits with construction teams to validate cabling per Meta standards.
• Develop automation tooling to drive consistency in design, deployment, and operations.

Skills

Data center networking

Fiber optics

Python

Go

C++

TCP/IP

Automation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Meta's Edge & Network Services team seeks a Network Engineer to design, build, and optimize data center infrastructure. You will work on fiber connectivity, cabling, and BMS integration, while applying automation to improve efficiency and reliability.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration across design, construction, and software teams, with travel up to 30% as needed. The position requires 7+ years in large-scale data center networks, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and experience leading